Review of Milwaukee 2401-22 12V 12-Volt Li-ion Sub-Compact Driver Kit
 
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Product Description
12V Compact Drill Diver, Delivers The Most Power, Up To 25% More Torque 100" LB Of Torque, Has The Longest Run Time, Drives Up To 30% More Screws On A Single Charge, Drives 130 3" Screws, 0-500 RPM, Quick Bit Loading 1/4" Hex Chuck For 1 Handed Bit Insertion & Release, Metal Gear House, Battery Fuel Gauge For Displaying Remaining Run Time, Built-In LED For Illuminating Of Dark Work Spots.

Product Details
  • Torque - 150 in.lbs, Speed - 0-500 rpm
  • Battery Fuel Gauge for displaying remaining run-time
  • Built-in LED For illumination of dark work spots
  • Quick Bit-Loading 1/4¿ Hex Chuck For bit insertion and release with one hand
  • Metal Gear Housing for job site durability

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Review Date: December 27, 2007
Reviewer: Jeff Shultz, Wayzata, MN United States
I bought this Driver about one month ago. My experience with it is good. Long run time, good power, excellent chuck and a good feel. I also own the Bosch and like it a lot also...but I think the Milwaukee is a little better.

There is nothing to dislike about this tool. I read another review that was written by someone who does not own this tool and is repeating something he heard about reliability. How would you know if you do not own and use one?

The handle is not too big in my hand (5'10" 165 lbs) and the tool has a quality feel when you use it.

I'll update this after more usage, but in the first month, I am satisfied totally.

Update 8/28/2008
Further use of the Milwaukee driver has proven my original review. I still think this is just a little more tool than the Bosch. The chuck is a little more sophisticated and the power feels a little stronger. I like that Milwaukee is using this platform for new tools (M-Spector) and I hope to see more in the future. The battery gauge is a plus and this driver is a pleasure to use. Makita has just introduced a similar tool with even more torque and two speeds. Time will tell how the Makita stacks up against the competition, but you will not be sorry if you purchase this Milwaukee. I'd buy it again.
Better than the Bosch
 
Review Date: January 29, 2008
Reviewer: Dale Rowland, Fairbanks, AK United States
As a door and window contractor I use battery powered tools every day. When I went looking for something smaller and lighter to complement the big tools. I came across the Bosch 10.8 as the perfect solution and picked one up last year. It was nice, but not the great power it claims. The big problem came, though, when it got below freezing here and I found the tool just wouldn't run, period, until it warmed up again. This was more than just a bit aggravating when you want to get the job done and you're putting the tool in your coat to warm the poor thing up. I found I had to take the thing back and forth to the house every night so I could use it on the job without delay. I realize this won't matter to a lot of people in the toasty states, but I thouhgt it might be helpful info for those others that live in cold climates and don't want to coddle their tools keeping them warm at night.
I did try another Bocsh 10.8 in case this was just a single tool problem, but the exact same thing happened. It won't function in the cold.
So I picked up the Milwaukee 12V when it came out and have had none of the problems. I like it better and it's very comforttable in the hand, it has more power than the Bosch, and runs longer. The one hand chuck is great.
Plenty of Power
 
Review Date: October 28, 2007
Reviewer: P. Viola, Loveland, CO U.S.A.
This is a fine product. More power over the Bosch. This driver went all day without a charge with installing bathroom fixtures. It will drive two and half inch screws all day. I stopped counting over 60. Though it has enough gentle torque to put together the smallest screws with fixtures. Real good at starting a screw or drilling a hole.

The charger is fast even on a hot battery.

The case is real nice cordura and can store more bits.

I would recommend this product to anyone who will do a lot of detail and finish work. Its so light to carry and has plenty of longevity in the battery.

The first reviewer must have real small hands. I think that review was poor and did not comment on the power or features of the unit.
Great New Tool
 
Review Date: October 2, 2007
Reviewer: J. R. McFarland, Lexington, SC
I got my hands on one of these today at a tool demo day. I own the Bosch 10.8 volt driver already, but this one has a much nicer fit and finish and it drives much quicker. It also has an onboard battery meeter and a nice quick release chuck. I wish that I had held out for the Milwaukee. I highly recommend it.

Great All Around Drill-Driver
 
Review Date: July 22, 2008
Reviewer: Dyson @ M2S, Greensboro, NC
I work in the handy-man and home repair field and also have my own home wood working shop. In my business, I need to have a large assortment of tools on board the vehicle, so size, functionality and reliability are key. I was a little concerned that a drill-driver with only 100 in-lbs of torque would be able to handle enough of my jobs. Anyway, given the good reviews and my own positive experience with Milwaukee tools, I decided to take a chance. Boy am I glad I did. This has turned out to be my favorite cordless tool. It handles 90% of the jobs where I need a drill/driver, while being easy to handle and always ready to go (the Li-ion batteries really hold a charge). It will drive a 3.5" deck screw in pine and is small enough to get into tight spaces. One of the features that does not get enough attention is the carry case. It is a padded canvas case so it is flexible enough to accommodate a lot of the accessories you need, as opposed to a hard case that limits what you can fit inside. I can include a bag of assorted tools like hinge bits and nut drivers, a hard case of hex drill bits, a hard case of screw bits and drivers, assorted spade bits, and a 3/8" hex bit chuck for when I need to use some of my non-hex drill bits. All this in a case about 8.5"x12.5"x3.5" (I think the product dimensions given above must be the size of the box it comes in). I've had this for 3 months now so I can't rate the longevity, but it sure seems to live up to the professional grade reputation of Milwaukee tools. I highly recommend this to both people in my line of work and the general consumer looking for a quality drill/driver.

Review Update 12/29/08: Still using this great tool on a nearly daily basis and it is still running strong. One of my employees liked it so much he got one as well, along with the inspection camera. I have since added the Hackzall, flashlight, and impact driver. These are all working well but want more time with them before adding a review.
Could have used this the last few years!
 
Review Date: June 22, 2008
Reviewer: E. Paskey,
This is a great tool. Light enough for overhead work but powerful enough to get the job done. I don't understand the reviews about the handle being too big as I have used it for a day and didn't get tired after driving the first screw (as another reviewer claimed). As for the forward/reverse switch - it is about the same place as the Bosch and Ridgid compact drivers I looked at before I purchased it and I didn't hit it once while using it. The bit changing system is just about perfect for me. I am renovating a 100 year old house and I also do small household repairs/renovation/handyman work for people. This works just about perfectly for its intended purposes. Light repetitive work such as installing blinds, cabinet hinges, door locksets or working overhead such as installing light fixtures and smoke detectors. I do many other things with it but these are just examples of what it excels at. It can drive a 3 inch screw - I tested it. I may use it in a pinch for that. It can drill small holes. But I'm not about to throw away my 18v hammer drill or impact driver. Its light, powerful enough and easily carried. Just what I needed.

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